Insightful post and this type of damage will find its way into Asian security architecture. While Asian security architecture is less systematic and integrated than European system, regional states will start looking for alternative solutions if the Trump administration keeps attacking allies.

Holding a walk next weekend. Long-term Japan residents who are interested in lesser known historical places are especially welcome. www.ycaps.org/plum-blossom...

I'm glad that America is doing real classic end of empire stuff. A king who is visibly losing his mind declaring a war based on a dream he had. Greedy courtiers feuding over access to the treasury. Some looks are timeless.